It is spring again in Arizona and the springtime festivities are in full swing. Extremely hot during summer and very cold during winter, springtime is the prime time for doing outdoor activities and is also the time when tourists come to visit. The March to May season can be some of the busiest with Spring training Baseball, rodeo and other cultural events scheduled for the season. With the influx of tourists, it is very likely that friends and family could come calling and it would be best if you are prepared to entertain them. One of the best ways to prepare your home for visitors is to create and protect your entertainment space.

Beat the Heat

The hot Arizona sun can be relentless and providing a shaded space can mean the difference between having fun and suffering in the midday sun. Create more shaded entertainment space for barbecues and pool parties by adding awnings. Awnings create more shaded space where you can entertain during the day time. Prepare your home for visitors by installing awnings near the pool area or over the back patio.

It would also be a lot more comfortable if you could grill at your barbecue in the shade and avoid getting grilled by the midday sun yourself, awnings or patio shades (depending on your grill's location) are perfect to provide protection from the sun.

Create a comfortable grilling area to cook up some delicious meals for your friends & family. All Pro Patio Shades are perfect for your next outdoor event.

Night and Day Protection

The hot sun is not the only problem when entertaining your guests. Even at night, the wind can bring dust particles and debris. There is also the problem of insects which can land on and contaminate your food. Mosquitoes can also be another problem when entertaining outdoors. Protect yourself by installing window screens and patio shades. Zipper sealed patio shades can protect you from the dust and bugs while still allowing the fresh breeze to refresh everyone.

Indoor Entertaining

While the beautiful weather brings you and your guest outside, you can also prepare your home for indoor fun. Fresh window sun screens can provide sun protection, while allowing a wonderful breeze into your living areas or bedrooms. Ditch the eye sore of faded or torn screens before your guests arrive.

Prepare for AZ's Monsoon Season

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All Pro Shade Concepts specializes in the honest & professional installation of custom window screens, awnings, & patio shades. We take pride in giving you the best products with the best service, guaranteed! Our team provides you with a free home or business assessment and quote, with no pressure to buy. Explore our available services and contact us with any questions.

A little over a decade ago, home automation was but a dream to many homeowners. Today, we’re living the future we imagined: We have smartphones, smart TVs, and even smart refrigerators. Why should shades and awnings be any different? Switching from manual to automated shades can make your life easier in many ways. Here are a few reasons to switch!

Convenience

Imagine taking the time to walk around your house to roll all window and patio shades down. Home shade automation is designed to make things easier for you. Motorized awnings and roll shades can be controlled remotely via your smartphone. You can also schedule when your awnings and patio shades will open.

All Pro Shade Concepts offers MyLink by Somfy so you can control your motorized patio shades and awnings with ease. Now you can use your time & energy for things that really matter.

Energy Efficient

Cooling your home consumes a lot of power, especially if you live in Phoenix, one of the hottest cities in the US. Automated shades can help you regulate your power consumption by ensuring comfort when you need it most. Sun sensors can detect when your patio shades should be rolled down to keep your home cool, especially beneficial in the summer.

Peace of Mind

Worried about leaving your patio shades and awnings exposed to the elements? With home shade automation, you never have to leave your shades at the mercy of nature. Motorized shades come with the options of wind sensors that can detect weather that could cause costly damage. For example, wind sensors can protect your awnings by automatically retracting them during harsh winds during Arizona's monsoon storms.

Family Friendly Design

The main problem with manual roll down shades are the mechanisms required to roll them up or down. The cords or chains used in this mechanism can be dangerous for young children and even pets. Home shade automation completely eliminates this problem, giving you the peace of mind you deserve.

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All Pro Shade Concepts specializes in the honest & professional installation of custom window screens, awnings, & patio shades. We take pride in giving you the best products with the best service, guaranteed! Our team provides you with a free home or business assessment and quote, with no pressure to buy. Explore our available services and contact us with any questions.

If you’ve lived in Arizona for some time you’ll know that monsoon season will come whether you’re ready for it or not. If you’ve installed shades or awnings in your home, you’ll want to make sure that they’re protected when the strong winds roll in.

Here are a couple ways you can ensure your money isn’t wasted and you still have the privacy and comfort of sun shades.

Retractable Awnings & Patio Shades

When the storm turns your day upside down - you don’t have to worry about your awnings and patio shades to do the same. Be sure to upgrade any existing shades to retractable to ensure that they can be safely stored away.

If you’re feeling on upgrading a little more, you can opt to make your awnings/patio shades retractable by motorization and choose to have it connected to a WiFi enabled system that will connect to your smartphone.

Somfy Wind Sensors

In addition to adding retractable awnings, you can also purchase wind sensors to give you that extra peace of mind. Two options on the market are the Soliris RTS Kit and Eolis 3D Wirefree RTS Wind Sensor - both by Somfy.

Elois is a wireless, battery powered wind sensor that will automatically retract an awning based on wind generated movements.”

All Pro Shade Installations

If the prospect of this new installation is daunting, let the experts at All Pro Shade Concepts handle everything for you. The Phoenix based shade solution company offers FREE home inspections with no obligation for purchase. If you do decide to use their services, they can install retractable awnings and patio shades in addition to the Somfy Wind Sensors should you want to be at ease knowing you won't have to do anything when the winds pick up.

For more information you can visit the All Pro Shade Concept website or call them at 623-201-4969.

There are a lot of reasons why awnings are beneficial for our homes or business establishments. We mainly want to reduce the risk of sun exposure and of course keeping furniture protected from sun damage. Taking care of your awning is important, allowing it to serve its purpose for the longest time and saving you money. The sun’s ultraviolet rays can be one of the enemies, causing our awnings to get damaged;

So here are 5 ways to protect your awning from the Arizona sun.

Choosing the Right Material

This is the most important thing that you should remember. You need to choose the right material for your awning. We don’t want to spend money on a low quality material. The sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause extreme damage to your awning fabric. Heat can definitely cause the fabric to dry out, fade or even crack. Thus, lowering the lifespan of your shade. An ultraviolet and color resistant fabric is the right material, one that you should choose. This type of fabric can definitely resist possible sun damage.

Cleaning

Since awnings are placed outdoors, it can really get dirty. Aside from the fact that people will not appreciate the beauty of your awning when it is covered with dust or debris, preventing dirt can can minimize damage to your awning. Different types of awning fabric requires different type of cleaning. So we need to follow the manufacturer’s recommendation on how to clean your awning, and keep consistent with your cleanings.

Protection

Cleaning can be of big help but most of the time we need protection for our awning as well. You can do that by applying waterproofing or ultraviolet protection to your awning fabric. Regular cleaning and applying additional protection can keep your awning fabric fresh, attractive and of course prolonging its existence. Again, manufacturers have specific protection products that you can use for your awning fabric. Be reminded that awning fabrics can be damaged if you are going to use a protection product that is not recommended for that specific material.

Thorough Inspection

This is also recommended in making sure that your awning is in good shape. You can’t tell when your awning encounters problems, if you don’t check it thoroughly. Inspecting it can help us check whether the fabric is damaged or not. There are tendencies to overlook when the awning fabric is developing a small tear, that can lead to bigger problems in the future. We should also check the awning hardware to ensure that it is still durable and safe, where it can cause no harm to anyone.

Storing Away During Bad Weather

During severe weather conditions, it is best the protect your awning from strong winds by retracting the awning. With the awning retracted against the building, you avoid possible damage to the fabric and mechanism. All Pro Shade Concepts are the experts in awning installations.